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Exclusive interview with Vladimir Malakchi: Evoplay kicks-off in Ireland!
Capping off an outstanding year for Evoplay with multiple industry awards and deals with major providers, including Relax Gaming, Bragg Gaming Group and Fortuna, we sat down with Evoplay’s CCO, Vladimir Malakchi to talk through his plans for their Irish debut.
The burgeoning Irish market is one of the fastest-growing markets in the iGaming landscape, but what promise does it hold for Evoplay?
I would say that the Irish market’s steady expansion stems from a crucial factor – a strong demand for iGaming. The latest research illustrates that Irish gamblers constitute one of the largest iGaming audiences across Europe. To be specific, around 59% of Ireland’s population regularly gambles online, rendering it a particularly attractive jurisdiction for providers that are looking to expand into up-and-coming markets.
Our recently established partnership with Novibet has allowed us to unlock the Irish market and reach iGaming enthusiasts across the country with our highly sought-after titles, including 52 gamification-packed video slots and 10 instant games, featuring bestsellers such as our World Cup-inspired Penalty Shoot-out.
How are you looking to cater to Irish players’ preferences, and how does that impact your game development strategy?
Online casino is in good company amongst some of the most popular types of entertainment in Ireland, and our rich portfolio is more than suitable to provide its players with the experiences they desire. The people in Ireland are sociable, outgoing, entertaining, and enjoy participating in healthy competition thanks to the nation’s rich heritage in sports.
Evoplay’s games are well-known for their innovative and gamified elements, which are core tenets of the development process surrounding each product. For this reason, we can rest assured that the variety of content we provide caters to all demographics of Irish players, with titles stacked full of social features such as leaderboards, live chats, progress systems, and tournaments.
The inclusion of these features ensures maximum excitement for players, thanks to their support of social interaction and healthy competition between players, with the experiences further enhanced by strong betting features, customisation, and well-designed peripherals.
Is there a particular demographic of Irish player that your products have seen success with?
As our development strategy is to create products that capture the imaginations of a broad audience, our games are popular with a real variety of demographics, from conservative players all the way to the next generation. Those coming from a background of traditional casino games will find a lot of joy in our impressive selection of our retro slots, such as the Fruit Super Nova series, while next-gen players seeking something fresh and unique can dive into our collection of modern experiences, featuring innovative yet easy-to-understand titles stacked full of social elements.
With almost half of the Irish population being interested in football, supporting football clubs and consuming a spread of sports content, our renowned football-themed instant game – Penalty Shoot-out – has every chance to become the next big hit in the market during the World Cup and beyond.
How have your Irish-themed slots been received by players in the region?
We already have Irish-themed titles in our portfolio, and that’s not only in regard to slots but instant games too, which have become the perfect accompaniment to Saint Patrick’s Day and a portion of our more traditional content.
Ireland as a country has a very rich culture and supplies us with so many exciting opportunities to develop themes and plots to create leading experiences. I am sure that the distinctive charm and the local peculiarities of Irish culture will inspire us to develop more titles that feature elements of Irish heritage in the months ahead.
Having recently taken your sought-after games portfolio live with Novibet, do you have any other operator deals on the horizon?
Ireland is a high-potential market with an online casino vertical generating more than €200 million year on year. Establishing an agreement with an operator as respected as Novibet is the first step in reaching Irish customers and making a statement about what we do at Evoplay. We definitely see more partnerships within the jurisdiction on the horizon and welcome opportunities to further establish a solid footing in the region.
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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 27 December 2024 – 7 January 2025
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 27 December 2024 to 7 January 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 50,000 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).
The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi´s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi´s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 50,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 103.38 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 7 January 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 394,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 104.74 SEK per share.
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 7 January 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 394,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.
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GAMSTOP Announces Record Registration Numbers as It Introduces New 5-Year Auto-Renewal Exclusion Option
GAMSTOP, the national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling, has announced record registration numbers for the start of the year.
In the biggest daily figures since its inception in 2018, GAMSTOP saw 415 people signing up on January 1st, followed by 413 new registrants on January 2nd and 396 on the 6th – the 3 highest daily registration figures since May 2023.
In a continued effort to support vulnerable consumers, GAMSTOP has introduced a new ‘5 years with auto-renewal’ option, for vulnerable consumers looking to extend their exclusion from gambling websites and apps. The new 5 -year auto-renewal exclusion was developed in direct response to feedback from users.
More than half a million people have signed up for GAMSTOP’s services in the years following its launch, with many expressing a desire for longer-term exclusion options. Independent evaluation of the service by Ipsos found that some users are nervous about what happens when they come to the end of their exclusion period and others would have opted for a “lifetime” ban if it had been available.
Currently, at the end of a consumer’s self-exclusion period, the exclusion remains active for up to a further seven years unless they contact GAMSTOP to ask for it to be removed.
Under the new option, consumers who select 5-years with auto-renewal will have their exclusion automatically renewed for an additional 5-year period once the initial term expires. This cycle will continue, providing an ongoing safeguard against gambling participation unless the consumer actively chooses to opt-out of the auto-renewal feature.
For consumers who have opted in to receive emails, GAMSTOP will also begin sending email reminders to those with 5-year exclusions (with or without auto-renewal) every 15 months, helping them stay informed about their upcoming expiration and renewal dates.
The 5-year auto-renewal exclusion option is now available alongside GAMSTOP’s existing 6-month, 1-year, and 5-year exclusion periods. Consumers with a current 5- year exclusion will be able to upgrade it by turning on auto-renewal within their account.
Gamstop Group CEO, Fiona Palmer said:
“We have come a very long way since our launch in April 2018, but our journey doesn’t stop there.
Our goal is to provide consumers with tools and options that empower them to take control of their gambling activity. As such, we’re consistently listening to feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of our service.
Consumers wanted longer exclusion periods and we listened. The introduction of the 5-year auto-renewal exclusion is an important step in ensuring consumers peace of mind when using our service and helping vulnerable consumers take a sustained break from their gambling.”
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Rapidly expanding content provider launches Plinko 2, the latest in the extremely popular Plinko series
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is set to excite fans again with the launch of the long-awaited Plinko 2. The game is the latest sequel to the hugely popular Plinko title, which hit virtual shelves in 2019 and has been a mammoth hit for the company, spawning several successful spin-offs.
Like its predecessor, Plinko 2 adopts a classic pachinko setup. Players drop a ball from the top of a pegged pyramid, watching in excitement as it bounces down to land in one of several portals at the bottom, each displaying multiplier prizes. This seamless blend of simple gameplay mechanics and unpredictable, highly rewarding outcomes has solidified the Plinko series as one of the most exciting on the market.
Plinko 2 revitalises the timeless charm of Pachinko, utilising state-of-the-art graphics and customisable gameplay features to provide players with a unique experience. The game boasts a vibrant, engaging interface and uses crisp animations to bring the action to life.
Adding a fresh twist to the traditional format, Plinko 2 allows players to modify their gameplay experience. Players are encouraged to embrace their individuality and enjoy Plinko on their terms, with two game versions available.
If they want to keep things basic, they can enjoy the classic Plinko game in its purest form, but if they want to add extra spice to the action, they can play the enhanced version with the option to activate three new features. Whichever option they choose, they have the chance to land a maximum win of up to 10,000x their stake.
Each of the three bonuses is available for purchase. The multiplier feature will add stretch lines to the game, applying multipliers if the ball moves through them. Not only that, but players are free to move these multipliers to their preferred spot on the playing field. The Multiplier Ball Chance could see balls with a 2x or 4x multiplier loaded, and the Respin Chance feature will add portals that can activate a free spin.
This flexibility extends beyond the bonus features. The game allows players to adjust the number of active lines and risk levels. Anywhere between eight and sixteen lines can be active, while the risk level can be set at low, normal, or high, allowing players to adopt their own strategies when playing the game.
Plinko 2 tops all of this off with a captivating maths model, with the RTP sitting at an impressive 99%, making it an excellent selection for players looking to land big wins.
Julia Aliakseyeva, Chief Product Officer at BGaming, said: “After the overwhelming success of Plinko, we decided to get Plinko 2 into development as soon as our roadmap allowed.
We’ve taken the core elements that made the original a success and enhanced them with innovative features, giving players a unique game that they are free to tailor to their preferences.
When creating Plinko 2, we wanted to emphasize flexibility and customization; by giving players the chance to play the basic version of the game and the enhanced one, we are offering the best of both worlds.”
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